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DG55 BNY

2005 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2021
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

68,209 mi
Last recorded68,209 miles
Recorded on12 May 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG55 BNY
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 May 2020 68,209 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2018 55,034 miles

Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

rear silencer deteriorated

Fail 14 Sep 2018 55,034 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

rear silencer deteriorated

Pass 30 Aug 2017 48,544 miles

Centre / rear exhaust deteriorated

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 30 Aug 2017 48,544 miles

Centre / rear exhaust deteriorated

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 24 Aug 2016 44,882 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2016 44,882 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Sep 2015 42,800 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2014 38,562 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2013 34,767 miles

rear exhaust corroded (not blowing)

Pass 23 Aug 2012 31,301 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 28,046 miles

offside front tyre cracking and in poor condition

rear tyres cracking and in poor condition

Pass 31 Aug 2010 24,279 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front brake disc;s have slight wear and scoring

Fail 31 Aug 2010 19,800 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front brake disc;s have slight wear and scoring

Pass 3 Sep 2009 20,234 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 15,478 miles

How Reliable is the Citroen C3?

Based on 4,435,918 MOT tests across 313,601 vehicles.

72.7%
Pass Rate
5,216
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
313,601
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 107,792
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 76,366
Registration plate lamp not working 63,376
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 46,618
Stop lamp not working 39,780
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DG55 BNY is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2005 Citroen C3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.6% with a typical mileage of 57,373 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Citroen C3 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 107,792 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DG55 BNY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Citroen C3 typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 21 years old, this Citroen C3 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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DG55 BNY is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 2 September 2005.

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